Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups low fat or skim milk
- 2 tablespoons Nutella
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Toppings
- Marshmallows (to taste)
- Crushed hazelnuts (to taste)
- Chocolate chips (to taste)
- Extra Nutella (for swirling)
Instructions
- Warm Milk: Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to steam, being careful not to boil. This ensures the milk is hot enough to melt the chocolate but not scorched.
- Add Ingredients and Whisk: Add Nutella, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sugar to the warm milk. Whisk continuously until all ingredients are fully dissolved and the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring constantly. This allows the flavors to deepen and the hot chocolate to thicken slightly without burning.
- Serve: Remove from heat and pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with your choice of marshmallows, chocolate chips, crushed hazelnuts, or an extra swirl of Nutella to garnish and add extra richness.
Notes
- Use low fat or skim milk for a lighter version; whole milk can be used for a creamier texture.
- Adjust the sugar amount based on your preferred sweetness.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute with almond or oat milk.
- Gently heating without boiling prevents the milk from developing a skin or burning.
- Crushed hazelnuts add a nice texture contrast and enhance the Nutella flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
